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Night Heat
1985 - 1989 6.6 (7 votes) 4 Seasons
Genres
Crime Drama
Networks
CTV
Created By
Larry Jacobson
Sonny Grosso

Night Heat

I feel the Night Heat, I feel your heart beat. Somethin' ain't right. There's too much heat in the night.

Overview

Night Heat was a Canadian police drama series. It starred Allan Royal as journalist Tom Kirkwood, who chronicled the nightly police beat of detectives Kevin O'Brien and Frank Giambone in an unnamed northeastern North American metropolis. The police crime drama series aired on both CTV in Canada and CBS in the United States from 1985 to 1989. Night Heat was conceived by Sonny Grosso, a former New York City Police Department detective. Grosso served as the show's executive producer along with his partner, Larry Jacobson.

Top Cast

Stephen Mendel
Stephen Mendel

Eugene Clark
Eugene Clark

Jeff Wincott
Jeff Wincott

Allan Royal
Allan Royal

Scott Hylands
Scott Hylands

Kevin O'Brien

Susan Hogan
Susan Hogan

Sean McCann
Sean McCann

Andrea Roth
Andrea Roth

Hope

Seasons

Season 1 (1985)

No overview available.

24 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Crossfire
1985-01-31

A robbery at a local fish market sees the use of automatic weapons. There are several people either hurt or killed during the incident. Frank and Kevin must track down the source of these weapons, which have become increasingly used in crimes.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 2: Necessary Force
1985-02-07

Frank and Kevin try to capture the gangsters that knocked off two men. Their biggest lead being some professional photographs taken during a wedding reception on a boat nearby where the murders took place.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 3: Deadline
1985-02-14

O'Brien and Giambone try to convince a politician's assistant to testify in order to prevent the release of a suspected rapist.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 4: The Stranger
1985-02-21

Kevin and Frank pursue two criminals to a back alley. The two thugs try to escape, one manages to get away - the other gets shot by Frank when he appearently pulls out a gun. An investigation of the crime scene finds no trace of a gun, only a flashlight.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 5: Obie's Law
1985-02-28

A woman on the way home is attacked and raped in her own house. Kevin and Frank quickly nab a suspect and are convinced that he is also responsible for six other rapes. Now they must prove his guilt. As a side story - two unrelated murders go unsolved.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 6: The Witness
1985-03-07

Continuing from the previous episode, Kevin and Frank investigate a serial killer stalking females at night. A woman is scared in a park and runs to the police fearing she was the next victim. The suspect is questioned but released when they find no reason to hold him. After leaving the police station the woman is found murdered and the only witness is Whitey who may have taken a picture of the attacker. Kevin discusses theories on the killer with Tom and discovers some odd similarities with past attacks in other areas. Kevin consults with a national database operator regarding similiar crimes and is startled by his discovery...

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 7: Deadlock
1985-05-02

Frank and his date (a fellow cop) discover a hold-up in progress at a variety store. They nab the suspect and discover that he is wanted for murder as well. While in the holding cell, the murderers friend, creates a hostage situation at Mid-South.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 8: Ancient Madness
1985-05-09

Mid-South is assigned to protect an ""Irish Terrorist"". They take him to a residental dwelling. Kevin has issues with his philosophies and the two argue. The man storms out of the living room and goes into the kitchen, where he is promptly shot thru a window.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 9: Velvet
1985-05-16

Velvet, the lead singer of the punk rock band ""Crud"" is found dead of an appearent drug overdose. Frank and Kevin determine such is not the case and discover the cocaine was laced with cyanide.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 10: The Fifth Man
1985-05-23

A cleaning lady finds a man hanging over a doorway - it looks like an appearent suicide. Kevin suspects otherwise. His suspicions are confirmed when a second strange killing occurs. Shortly thereafter, the Feds become involved in the investigation

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 11: Jane the Ripper
1985-09-26

O'Brien and Giambone work the city's seamy nightlife assisted by Stevie who poses as a hooker to catch a murderous prostitute.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 12: Dead to Rights
1985-10-03

Giambone and O'Brien question overwhelming evidence against a man arrested for killing his father and sister.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 13: The Quest
1985-10-10

O'Brien (Scott Hylands) is critically wounded while attempting to prevent a drug transaction. Guest stars: Clark Johnson, Tim Burd. With Jeff Wincott.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 14: Power Play
1985-10-17

The detectives investigate a building owner who has been accused of arson even though he had no insurance and his son was a victim.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 15: The Game
1985-10-24

O'Brien and Giambone search for the loser at a big-money poker game who has gone on a rampage, killing several of the other players.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 16: Mother's Day
1985-10-31

Kevin and Frank investigate the murders of elderly women at a senior citizen centre where the women were tricked into withdrawing their life savings prior to their deaths.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 17: Poison
1985-11-07

Kirkwood suspects that a death occurring during a shipping-plant strike is actually a carefully planned assassination.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 18: Snow White
1985-11-14

O'Brien and Giambone's investigation of a killing depends on a mentally challenged teenager, the only witness to the crime.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 19: Secrets
1985-11-21

Kirkwood and O'Brien (Allan Royal, Scott Hylands) investigate the murder of a celebrity's secretary. Guest star: Kate Trotter.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 20: Songbird
1985-11-28

Two thieves break into a jewel/rare artifacts store and steal a miniature bird statue. The value of the statue is $1 million dollars.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 21: The Source
1985-12-02

Kirkwood (Allan Royal) feels responsible when a young reporter is killed while pursuing a story. Guest star: Barbara Bush. With Scott Hylands and Jeff Wincott.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 22: Innocents
1985-12-26

Officials pressure Giambone and O'Brien to prove a troubled man caused the disappearance of two children.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 23: Fire and Ice
1986-01-02

Colby concludes his brother was the sole survivor of the massacre of five people during a diamond heist.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 24: Brotherhood
1986-01-09

The longtime president of the cargo-handlers' union emerges as the prime suspect in his challenger's murder.

Runtime: 60 min
Season 2 (1986)

No overview available.

24 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: The Hero
1986-01-30

When a passerby foils a crime, his reluctance to be recognized publicly masks a violent secret past. Guest stars: Richard Hardacre and Chris Wiggins.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 2: Dead Ringer
1986-02-06

An unfaithful wife and a seedy detective lead Giambone and O'Brien to the killer of a suspected embezzler.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 3: Neighbors
1986-02-13

An ex-con living in a residential halfway house is accused of murder. Guest stars: John Wildman, Dixie Seatle. With Scott Hylands and Jeff Wincott.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 4: Payday
1986-02-20

Lt. Hogan and O'Brien (Sean McCann, Scott Hylands) resume their investigation of a 7-year-old bank robbery case. Guest star: Lane Colman. With Allan Royal.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 5: The Legendary Eddie Shore
1986-04-17

Giambone believes someone with a score to settle shot a veteran officer during a routine domestic-violence call.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 6: The Passenger
1986-04-24

A sailor's murder puts Giambone and O'Brien (Jeff Wincott, Scott Hylands) on the trail of an escaped felon. Guest stars: Robin Ward, August Schellenberg.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 7: Moonlight
1986-05-01

Stevie (Louise Vallance) falls for a married restaurateur who is a suspect in a stolen-goods ring. Guest star: Stephen Mendel. With Jeff Wincott and Scott Hylands.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 8: The Fighter
1986-05-15

Giambone goes undercover as an aspiring fighter to investigate the drug-related death of a professional boxer.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 9: Showdown
1986-05-22

A guilt-ridden O'Brien (Scott Hylands) pursues a crazed killer (Winston Rekert) whom he once surrendered to the justice system. With Jeff Wincott.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 10: Friends
1987-07-30

O'Brien and Giambone investigate the shooting of teenagers who took a joy ride in a terrorist's car filled with weapons.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 11: Wages of Sin
1986-09-25

Giambone and O'Brien follow a cat burglar whose theft of a call girl's diary worries several city officials.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 12: The Hit
1986-10-02

The killing of an innocent bar patron instead of an undercover narcotics agent exposes a web of double dealing.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 13: Trapped
1986-10-09

O`Brien takes mugging victim Nicole to his apartment, unaware that her assailants have found his address in her purse.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 14: Children of the Night
1986-10-16

Thugs stalk a runaway girl who witnessed a deal between a crooked union boss and a special prosecutor.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 15: Pride and Prejudice
1986-10-23

An ex-con who was sexually assaulted in prison stalks members of the city's gay community. Guest stars: Steve Marshall and Patrick Young. With Jeff Wincott, Scott Hylands and Stephen Mendel.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 16: Another Country
1986-10-30

Kirkwood happens on a serial killer when he goes undercover as a derelict to research a story on the homeless.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 17: Every Picture Tells a Story
1986-11-06

A pretty museum curator helps investigate an art theft that occurs when a mystery man causes a disturbance.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 18: Fighting Back
1986-11-13

An ex-con and his sister (Timothy Van Patten, Jessica Steen) recruit young people to fight crime in their neighbourhood. With Allan Royal, Scott Hylands and Jeff Wincott.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 19: Bad Timing
1986-11-20

O'Brien and Giambone investigate the death of a young wife who is killed when her airport limousine is sabotaged.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 20: The Movement
1986-11-27

O'Brien and Giambone are torn between duty and justice while investigating the stabbing death of a fascist group's leader.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 21: Body Conscious
1986-12-04

O'Brien and Giambone (Scott Hylands, Jeff Wincott) investigate the murder of a fashion designer's assistant. Guest stars: Maury Chaykin, Susan Henley.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 22: The Switch
1987-01-01

A security guard (David Ferry) hitches a ride with a group of drug smugglers. Guest stars: Suzanne Coy, Clark Johnson. With Scott Hylands and Jeff Wincott.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 23: Masquerade
1987-01-08

Investigation of an illegal alien's death propels O'Brien and Giambone into the politics of a Caribbean nation.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 24: The Beaumont Line
1987-01-15

O'Brien risks his career and his relationship with Nicole when he becomes entangled with a murder suspect.

Runtime: 60 min
Season 3 (1987)

No overview available.

24 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Love You to Death
1987-02-05

O'Brien, Giambone and Kirkwood investigate the murders of the trainer and jockey of a prize racehorse.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 2: Vantage Point
1987-02-12

Colby and Carson are the subject of a department investigation. Guest star: Leslie Toth. With Scott Hylands and Jeff Wincott.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 3: Play the Game
1987-02-19

O'Brien and Giambone investigate the death of a star college hockey player who had ties to a gambling ring.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 4: Punk
1987-02-26

An unbalanced woman from O'Brien's past makes an attempt on his life and injures Nicole in the process.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 5: Beauty Is as Beauty Does
1987-04-30

The death of a young model leads O'Brien, Giambone and Kirkwood to a top model embroiled in blackmail.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 6: You're on the Air
1987-05-07

During a radio interview, Hogan (Sean McCann) is challenged by a murderer he previously arrested. Guest stars: Alan Scarfe and Frank Moore. With Scott Hylands and Jeff Wincott.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 7: And Baby Makes Grief
1987-05-21

A woman's mysterious death sends O'Brien and Giambone to investigate her adopted child's birth mother.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 8: All the King's Horses
1987-08-04

O'Brien (Scott Hylands) believes that an off-duty police officer (Jason Miller) helped a drug-case suspect escape. Guest star: Cynthia Dale. With Jeff Wincott.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 9: Grace
1987-08-11

An abused wife (Carol Lynley) comes to Kirkwood for help; O'Brien and Giambone search for a pimp's killer.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 10: The Kid
1987-08-16

A member (Lee Montgomery) of a youth league basketball team is implicated in a street gang murder. Guest star: Hector Elizondo. With Jeff Wincott and Scott Hylands.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 11: Flashback
1987-08-25

The reappearance of his first partner's killer rekindles O'Brien's memories and renews his determination to capture the man.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 12: Tell Me a Story
1987-09-01

A neighbourhood's inhabitants are hesitant to reveal to the police what they know about a young girl's murder.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 13: Comeback
1987-09-08

A lounge singer is seen arguing with his cousin over money. The cousin is later found murdered. Does the lounge singer have ties to the mafia? O'Brien and Giambone seek the cooperation of a frightened singer (Danny Aiello) blackmailed by the mob.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 14: The Pimp
1987-09-24

The enraged father of a runaway who turned to prostitution is accused of murdering her pimp.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 15: Limo
1987-10-01

Whitey's cousin becomes a murder suspect when the limousine he drives appears to be connected with several deaths.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 16: Mean Business
1987-10-08

Sympathy for the man's family makes Giambone reject suicide as the cause of a failing industrialist's death.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 17: Tonight's News
1987-10-15

An eager TV newswoman (Cynthia Belleveau) puts her life in danger when she reports on a crime family's activities. With Scott Hylands and Jeff Wincott.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 18: Simon Says
1987-10-22

O'Brien and Giambone enter the world of child pornography while seeking a runaway whose father was killed searching for her.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 19: The Victim
1987-10-29

A rape victim learns that her assailant has been released from prison after serving only four years of his sentence.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 20: The Cost of Doing Business
1987-11-05

A young astronomer sees a homicide through her telescope, but her frightened mother will not let her testify.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 21: These Happy Golden Years
1987-11-12

O'Brien and Giambone (Scott Hylands, Jeff Wincott) uncover a drug-smuggling ring that uses innocent senior citizens as couriers. Guest stars: Kay Tremblay and Cec Linder.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 22: The Wiseguy
1987-11-19

When a mobster decides to testify against his boss, O'Brien and Giambone grudgingly agree to protect the informant.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 23: Freedom Dead
1987-11-26

Kirkwood's old friend, a presumed-dead rebel leader in South America, wants everyone to know he is alive.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 24: Vengeance
1988-01-07

Giambone and O'Brien (Jeff Wincott, Scott Hylands) are faced with a drug war after a narcotics dealer is slain. Guest star: Dean Richards.

Runtime: 60 min
Season 4 (1988)

No overview available.

24 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Silk
1988-01-14

A young woman leads O'Brien and Giambone (Scott Hylands, Jeff Wincott) to a hit man who plans to assassinate the deputy mayor.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 2: Chinatown
1988-01-21

Giambone and O'Brien are assigned to investigate several murders after Kirkwood's friend gets involved with the Chinese underworld.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 3: Ain't No Cure for Love
1988-02-04

When a junkie who attempts to rob the bar is killed by an irate patron, Nicole hides the real facts from O'Brien.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 4: Woof
1988-02-11

Vociferous animal rights activists raid a research laboratory and steal monkeys to use in a propaganda campaign.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 5: Whitey's Run
1988-02-18

Whitey and his girlfriend become mob targets after he witnesses a murder during his pickup of stolen merchandise. Whitey and his girlfriend are forced to enter the witness protection program.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 6: Blowing Bubbles
1988-02-25

O'Brien (Scott Hylands) must re-evaluate his relationship with Nicole (Susan Hogan) when she becomes pregnant. Guest star: Elias Zarou. In addition, O'Brien and Giambone investigate a gruesome assault tied to a crooked restaurant owner who is indebted to a dying loanshark. With Jeff Wincott.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 7: None Shall Sleep
1988-04-21

When Lt. Hogan is shot during a holdup, O'Brien and Giambone must rally behind the unfamiliar lead of a beautiful temporary commander to catch the assailants.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 8: Forgive Me Father
1988-04-28

A young woman confesses to Father Torres that she witnessed her brother kill a friend over a disagreement during a mugging.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 9: Better Part of Valor
1988-05-05

Carson (Stephen Mendel) feels responsible when Colby (Eugene A. Clark) is shot while investigating a robbery. With Scott Hylands and Jeff Wincott.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 10: The Privilege of Freedom
1988-05-12

O'Brien and Giambone investigate the deaths of six illegal aliens who died in a shipping container trying to enter the country. Both are convinced another 'shipment' is on the way.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 11: Set for Life
1988-05-19

While investigating an unusual death, Kevin and Frank become curious about a wealthy family's effort to keep their dead father's memory alive. Frank is pursued by payroll because of his mounting debt.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 12: Bogota Blues
1988-09-22

A Columbian detective helps the precinct apprehend members of a drug ring when several people are killed by a lone gunman during a cocaine operation.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 13: Bless Me Father
1988-09-29

A priest helps the police find the hit-and-run driver who killed a young woman. Meanwhile, a women visits Lt. Hogan and claims to be his daughter.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 14: The Mercenary
1988-10-06

Kevin and Frank investigate when a real estate fraud sends a psychopath on a killing spree.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 15: False Witness
1988-10-13

A man attempts to protect his wife after she witnesses the murder of a drug dealer.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 16: Archie's Riff
1988-10-20

O'Brien and Giambone (Scott Hylands, Jeff Wincott) investigate when members of a jazz band are killed one by one. Guest stars: Paul Benjamin, James Purcell.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 17: Goodbodies
1988-10-27

O'Brien and Giambone investigate the murder of a health club co-owner and confront a powerful loan shark.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 18: Ice
1988-11-03

After a jewelry robbery goes awry and an injury inhibits O'Brien, the prime suspect fabricates charges against Giambone.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 19: Jumper
1988-11-10

O'Brien is consumed with guilt when he fails to prevent a suicide; Giambone pursues murderous thieves.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 20: The Professional
1988-11-17

O'Brien and Giambone (Scott Hylands, Jeff Wincott) must prevent the assassination of an Italian organized crime prosecutor (Hrant Alianak).

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 21: The Wrong Woman
1988-11-24

A police academy classmate of Giambone (Jeff Wincott) is investigated by a review board. Guest stars: Frank Pellegrino, Barbara Barnes-Hopkins. With Scott Hylands.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 22: No Regrets
1988-12-01

O'Brien and Giambone (Scott Hylands, Jeff Wincott) become involved when Nicole's (Susan Hogan) mother (Frances Hyland) is attacked by a group of skinheads.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 23: Elaine
1988-12-29

Elaine (Deborah Grover) reluctantly becomes a decoy for a serial killer. With Scott Hylands and Jeff Wincott.

Runtime: 60 min
Episode 24: Blues in a Bottle
1989-01-05

The officers of Mid-South are reminiscing about their time together. After working together for years they now face the possibility of being sent to different precincts. Kirkwood proposes a feature article to raise awareness and prevent the closure.

Runtime: 60 min

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